Description
This Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and cooling homemade tzatziki in a vibrant bowl. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drained
- Toasted pita bread wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the shredded cucumber in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Press cucumber firmly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a medium bowl, combine drained cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vinegar, minced garlic, dill, and black pepper. Whisk ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground lamb or beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Greek seasoning or oregano and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base. Top with the seasoned meat mixture, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and Greek olives.
- Drizzle with the prepared tzatziki dressing, or serve it on the side. Serve immediately with toasted pita bread wedges.
Notes
- For maximum flavor, make the tzatziki a day ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- For vegetarian options, substitute meat with crumbled tempeh or plant-based alternatives.
- Storing tip: The tzatziki dressing keeps for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: N/A